Article From SubmitYOURArticle.com: Boston Terrier Dog Breed Profile

Description: The Boston Terrier is a small,
compact, muscular dog. It weighs between 17 and
25 pounds and is 15 to 17 inches at the shoulder.
The Boston Terrier has a short, neat coat colored
in seal, brindle, or black with white markings.
This dog has a square head with medium-sized
upright ears. The tail is naturally short and
does not need to be docked. This is a very
intelligent and sensitive breed and can be
trained easily. Happily, this dog can live for 15
years or longer. It is also called the Boston
Bull or the Boston Bull Terrier.

History: Not many dogs originated in the United
States, but the Boston is one of them. The Boston
Terrier was much larger to start, up to 45
pounds, and was used in pit dog fighting. It was
developed originally as a cross between the
English White Terrier (extinct) and the Old
English Bulldog. This activity was left behind
when Robert Hooper of Boston, bred the fighting
dog with the amiable French Bulldog. The dog's
size diminished and its disposition improved with
further selective breeding.

Temperament: The Boston Terrier is a very gentle
and amiable dog that makes an excellent
companion. The Boston is very affectionate and
loves to take part in all family activities. It
gets along well with children, but should be
supervised when around very young children. Other
dogs and family pets are accepted by the Boston.
It is an alert dog and is a good watchdog. The
Boston is an enthusiastic dog and has a good
sense of humor.

Health Issues: As the Boston Terrier is a
short-faced (brachycephalic) breed, breathing
problems and heat stress should always be borne
in mind. This dog will snore and can suffer from
reverse snoring, a snort attack. This condition
is harmless, but sometimes alarming to the owner.
The trachea is sometimes narrow, which can
contribute to these problems. The Boston can also
suffer from kneecap problems and heart disease.
Skin tumors are common in this dog. The puppies
must often be delivered by caesarean section
because of the size of the pup's head.

Grooming: Because the Boston Terrier has a short
coat, grooming is simple. A weekly brushing will
keep the coat glossy and control shedding. Do not
bathe this dog too often. The eyes should be
examined and cleaned every day as should the
facial wrinkles. If the Boston has been playing
outside, check the dog for ticks.

Living Conditions: The Boston Terrier is a house
and lap dog. It is an excellent companion and
needs to be close to the human friends with whom
it has bonded. Although they are playful, the
Boston Terrier is not rambunctious inside. It
identifies with the family and should be a part
of the household. It cannot live outside, in any
case. As this dog is fairly lively, it does
benefit from a daily walk to help burn off excess
energy. Remember to suspend the walks during hot
weather.

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